Richmond VA Medical Center

04/09/2026

VA announces availability of $16 million in grants for national, regional and community-based organizations that provide adaptive sports programs for Veterans and service members with disabilities.

04/08/2026

Fredericksburg Health Care Center Audiology: Helping Veterans Hear Life Clearly
At the Fredericksburg Health Care Center Audiology Clinic, we’re proud to serve those who served us.
Our team of nine expert audiologists provides comprehensive hearing evaluations to determine the type and severity of your hearing loss. If we discover a medical cause, we’ll connect you with the right specialty, including ENT, Neurology, Rehab Medicine, or Primary Care.
If hearing aids are needed, we’ll help you choose the best option for your lifestyle.

The latest VA contracted devices include Bluetooth streaming for both Android and iPhone, making it easier to stay connected wherever you go.

Our two skilled technicians can clean, check, and perform small repairs right in the clinic to keep your devices working their best.
Tinnitus is one of the most common hearing related conditions among Veterans, and we offer several ways to manage it. Options include ear level and bedside masking devices, a Tinnitus Management Program, and Lenire treatment devices.

If you’re having issues with dizziness or imbalance, our specialized equipment can help determine whether your inner ear is the cause, and we’ll guide you to the next step in care.

We’re also a cochlear implant candidacy testing and programming site, expanding local access to advanced hearing support.

Best of all, you can schedule directly—no referral needed. Just visit the Audiology desk or call the audiology clinic directly at 540-707-7157 to book a hearing exam or hearing aid check. Same day or next day appointments are often available.

Skip the drive to Washington, D.C., or Richmond. Get expert audiology care right here in Fredericksburg.
Fredericksburg Health Care Center Audiology
Your hearing. Your health. Your VA family.
https://www.rehab.va.gov/audiology/

04/07/2026

Irene Montero, a recreational therapist and one of the coaches of our CVHCS team, is featured in this video coming out of Colorado during the opening of the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic.
CVHCS has 16 Veterans this year competing at the WCS! Good luck to all the participants and the coaches. Have fun!
Adaptive Sports and Arts - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

04/07/2026

Dr. Jasmohan Bajaj, a gastroenterologist at Richmond VA Medical Center along with researchers and their colleagues demonstrated regular dental care can protect against cirrhosis complications. The team studied the records of almost 48,000 Veterans with cirrhosis; those receiving regular preventative dental care at least once a year in the two years before a cirrhosis diagnosis and the two years after diagnosis had 27% lower odds of liver cancer, 19% lower odds of hepatic encephalopathy, 15% lower odds of fluid build-up, 15% lower odds of all-cause hospitalization, and 20% lower odds of liver-related hospitalization. While it was already known that poor oral health is often associated with systemic inflammation and unfavorable outcomes in chronic diseases, including cirrhosis, this study was able to prove the opposite is also true. The results show regular dental cleaning and maintenance may be an important tool to improve cirrhosis severity. (JHEP Reports, Mar. 19, 2026)

: Richmond VA Medical Center researchers and their colleagues demonstrated regular dental care can protect against cirrhosis complications. The team studied the records of almost 48,000 Veterans with cirrhosis; those receiving regular preventative dental care at least once a year in the two years before a cirrhosis diagnosis and the two years after diagnosis had 27% lower odds of liver cancer, 19% lower odds of hepatic encephalopathy, 15% lower odds of fluid build-up, 15% lower odds of all-cause hospitalization, and 20% lower odds of liver-related hospitalization. While it was already known that poor oral health is often associated with systemic inflammation and unfavorable outcomes in chronic diseases, including cirrhosis, this study was able to prove the opposite is also true. The results show regular dental cleaning and maintenance may be an important tool to improve cirrhosis severity. (JHEP Reports, Mar. 19, 2026)


https://www.research.va.gov/news_briefs/news_brief.cfm?RecordID=258370

04/07/2026

For 80 years, the Veterans Health Administration has delivered on America’s promise by helping Veterans build resilience and thrive. Today, expanding programs like adaptive sports and creative arts are taking that commitment even further.
Learn more about VA’s adaptive sports and creative arts and how to get involved. https://department.va.gov/veteran-sports/

04/06/2026

Join VA in Preventing Veteran Su***de – Up to $750K Available
VA’s SSG Fox SPGP funding opportunity is now open, with up to $112 million available to support local su***de prevention programs for Veterans, service members, and their families.
Eligible applicants include incorporated nonprofits, state and local governments, federally recognized Tribes, and other community-based organizations with the capacity to serve Veterans and their families. Awards of up to $750,000 can fund non-clinical, peer-led, and innovative supports that address mental health, social connection, and financial stability.
Full details and application materials:
• NOFO and application: https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/361498
• Program info & TA: https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/ssgfox-grants/
***dePrevention

Apply for and manage the VA benefits and services you’ve earned as a Veteran, Servicemember, or family member—like health care, disability, education, and more.

04/04/2026

Congratulations to Tammie Bloxton, RN, at Richmond VA Medical Center.
She is Central Virginia VA Health Care Systems newest Daisy Award honoree!
The DAISY Award is a recognition program to celebrate and recognize nurses by collecting nominations from patients, families, and co-workers. It is a way to thank nurses for the care and kindness they provide. Any licensed, registered nurse, nursing faculty or nursing student is eligible to be nominated for a DAISY Award.
DAISY Award honorees demonstrate the VA’s I CARE principles. They also demonstrate excellence through their clinical expertise and compassionate care. They are recognized as role models in our nursing community.
Congratulations Tammie , on becoming a DAISY honoree!

04/03/2026

Military sexual trauma (MST) can affect anyone.

VA is here to meet MST survivors where they are in their healing.

During Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month and beyond, find free resources and support, visit
MentalHealth.va.gov/MST

04/03/2026

Join Us for the Veterans Job & Resource Fair – Spring 2026!

Come out to the Central Virginia VA Medical Center on April 24, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the Veterans Job & Resource Fair, hosted by Compensated Work Therapy and Homeless Veteran Community Employment Services.

This in-person event is a great opportunity for Veterans to meet employers, explore career paths, and connect with organizations offering valuable resources for employment and transition support. With a variety of participating companies, you can network, learn about openings, and even take part in on-site interviews.
Don’t miss this chance to engage with employers who appreciate your service and skills. Join us in the Multipurpose Room and take the next step toward your career goals!

04/02/2026

Join us for the 30th Annual DEA National Drug Take Back Day at the Richmond VA Medical Center!

📅 Saturday, April 25, 2026
⏰ 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
📍 Drive through the horseshoe at the Main Entrance

Veterans, staff, and community members can safely dispose of unused or expired medications without leaving their vehicles. VA Police will be on-site to collect medications and ensure proper handling.

Questions? Contact:
Lt. MShaka Harrison, Evidence Custodian, VA Police
804-675-5280

04/02/2026

04/01/2026

Richmond VA Medical Center is now the first VA medical center in the country to offer high-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy for prostate cancer – a highly targeted radiation treatment that delivers greater precision, safety, and convenience for Veterans and their families.

This advanced therapy can reduce treatment time, limit side effects by better protecting healthy tissue, and help Veterans get back to their lives sooner. We’re proud to see this innovation available right here in Richmond and grateful to the teams making it possible for those who served.
Read the full story here:
https://www.va.gov/richmond-health-care/stories/advancing-veteran-care-richmond-va-becomes-first-va-medical-center-to-introduce-hdr-brachytherapy/

Photo from left: RN Pam Rios; Dr. Michael Chang, Chief of Radiation Oncology; Dr. Matthew Schutzer, radiation oncologist; therapeutic medical physicist Robert Hawranko; Bruce Curran, chief therapeutic medical physicist; and RN Heather Coleman of the Minor Procedures Clinic, who together are bringing high‑dose‑rate (HDR) brachytherapy to Veterans with prostate cancer at the Richmond VA Medical Center.